Memantine could amplify effect of stimulant for adult ADHD
Adding the medication memantine to ADHD treatment may improve emotional regulation according to a study completed at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Memantine is used to treat confusion and dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease. According to the researchers, when memantine was added to stimulant medication treatment, the participants showed improved executive functioning, especially in emotional self-regulation.

Could micronutrient supplements combat ADHD?
Researchers found that children with ADHD who were given micronutrient supplements experienced improvement in ADHD symptoms, including attention and emotional regulation. Hyperactivity and impulsivity did not seem to be affected by the nutrients.

Brain imaging reveals ADHD as a collection of different disorders
Researchers found several subtypes of ADHD, each having the brain function in different ways. The researchers looked specifically at impulsivity and found that there were different cognitive reasons for the behavior. The researchers hypothesize that ADHD is a collection of different disorders and that future research might provide a more targeted approach.

Eileen Bailey is an award-winning author of six books on health and parenting topics and freelance writer specializing in health topics including ADHD, Anxiety, Sexual Health, Skin Care, Psoriasis and Skin Cancer. Her wish is to provide readers with relevant and practical information on health conditions to help them make informed decisions regarding their health care.